Engineer Trainee

Introduction

Are you looking to grow your Engineering career with the State of Connecticut? The , Department of Energy and Environmental Protection () is seeking to fill an vacancy in the Field Enforcement Unit of the Enforcement Division. Recent graduates with degrees in applied mathematics, physical or biological sciences, engineering, meteorology, public health, or statistics are encouraged to apply.

This position receives training under the direction of a supervisor or senior staff for a period of one year. Promotion to will occur after successful completion of the training program. *Salary Note:  The starting salary for this position is $63,552. Upon successful completion of one year in this class, the incumbent's salary will be $67,343. What We Can Offer You Visit our  new  page The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy to all employees Position Highlights This position offers a unique opportunity to join a team committed to the regulatory enforcement of state and federal air quality requirements at stationary air pollution sources throughout the state. Engineer Trainees learn to conduct comprehensive source inspections and to prepare enforcement cases to address noncompliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Trainees are required to attend formal training classes and to review self-study materials to enhance their knowledge of the principles and practices of air pollution control. This position will be located at DEEP Headquarters, at 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT. This is a full-time, 35 hour per week, Monday through Friday position. This position may include opportunities for a hybrid schedule that includes telework. This position will require routine in-state travel in support of the unit's work, e.g., conducting on-site inspections. This position will require infrequent out-of-state travel for training and to attend regional and national work groups and conferences. Please see Examples of Duties section below for more information. About Us CT DEEP is charged with conserving, protecting, and improving Connecticut’s natural resources and environment as well as making clean, reliable, and affordable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in supporting economic development and job creation in Connecticut as well as fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state. Within the Bureau of Air Management (BAM), our mission is to protect human health, safety, and the environment and to enhance the quality of life of Connecticut citizens by implementing regulatory programs and supporting policies to advance clean air and climate change objectives, advance radiation safety, and promote public health. The Bureau consists of four divisions: Planning & Standards, Engineering, Radiation, and Enforcement.

Selection Plan

Before you apply: In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to . Important information for after you apply:
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. Read through this helpful link to . Questions about this position should be directed to Nicholas Naples at .

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for receiving training in introductory professional engineering work for the development of technical and professional engineering skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement to the technical engineering work of the agency.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Examples of duties include but are not limited to: Conduct comprehensive source inspections to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal air pollution statutes and regulations; Evaluate all types of air pollution sources and their associated control equipment; Perform potential emission rate and actual emission rate calculations; Review testing reports; observe and document operating parameters; observe and document work practices; review compliance and testing reports; collect and document data and evidence to support enforcement cases; Conduct inspections in response to public complaints; Prepare detailed inspection/investigation reports and recommend appropriate enforcement action; Meet with company representatives, members of the public, and other officials in matters related to air pollution enforcement; Attend formal training classes and review self-study materials to enhance knowledge of the principles and practices of air pollution control; Testify in administrative and/or judicial hearings; Perform related duties, as required. This position will require routine in-state travel in support of the unit's work, e.g., conducting on-site inspections. This position will require infrequent out-of-state travel for training and to attend regional and national work groups and conferences.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of basic engineering theories, principles and methods;  Skill in the use of drafting and calculating instruments;  Considerable ability to perform mathematical computations, making neat and accurate drawings and preparing minor design and structural details;  Ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Professional experience or completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or an atmospheric science discipline; Professional experience or academic coursework in the principles and practices of air pollution control; Professional experience or academic coursework in the interpretation, application, and enforcement of air pollution control statutes, regulations, and permits; Experience gathering, organizing, and summarizing information; preparing reports; and making recommendations based on the findings; Experience communicating technical, regulatory, and policy information pertaining to the air quality field to audiences verbally and in writing; Experience setting priorities and meeting deadlines.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Overview

Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold: Health & Dental Insurance Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.) Retirement Plan Group Life Insurance Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program Holidays

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